Irfan Khan

Responsible for all the overall grocery Foods purchasing requirements of the company and for procuring goods and services for the best price.


• Negotiating commercial contract arrangements with existing and new suppliers.
• Successfully negotiated and communicated best vendor terms, pricing, and delivery based on budget requirements.
• Working with operation creating new POG (Plan-o-Gram) for all stores resulting higher sales.
• Working with inventory control to determine and manage inventory needs.
• Managing daily purchasing activities, supervising Buyer, and allocating tasks
• Identified opportunities and executed plans for cost savings within the category scope.
• Tracking availability on key lines and striving for 100% availability of those most Frequently purchased by customers,
• Negotiated vendor promotional allowances increasing profit margins.
• Ensuring good visual displays and branding in stores.
• Manages supplier relationship and performance as assigned.
• Improved demand forecasting capabilities through the creation of a new process that reduced out-of-stock situations and optimized inventory levels.
• Sourcing Grocery Products from Different Country to Increase Profitability
• Sourcing Philippines Products

• Monitoring all supplier contracts.
• Negotiating contracts with third parties and suppliers.
• Negotiating prices and placing orders while ensuring that selling prices are Appropriate for the customer and margins are suitable to meet profitability targets.
• Monitoring the cost and performance of major suppliers.
• Ensuring inventory levels are adequate for the business.
• Monitoring stock levels and product performance
• Control stock in center warehouse and branches.

• Negotiating commercial contract arrangements with existing and new suppliers.
• Built strong relationships with existing and future vendors, easing negotiations to achieve delivery dates and cost targets each season.
• Analyzing reports and contracts for evaluating purchasing of inventory anticipating of sales trends price reviews and aging inventory.
• Sourcing and selecting new products through catalogs and by attending national and international trade fairs and events.
• Monitoring market changes, competitor prices and products.
• Analyzing past sales patterns to anticipate trends in consumer buying patterns.
• Recommending clearance sales and varying delivery schedules to help control stock levels.
• Working with the advertising department to present sales promotions.
• Ensure the timely delivery of products and compliance with the contracts of purchase.
• Control stock in center warehouse and branches

• Prepares inventory report for discussion with departments of Purchasing, Accounting, and Operations.
• Raising purchase orders.
• Ensure the cost quality and availability of product before purchasing.
• Change retail price and update it day by day according to cost.
• Managing and organizing samples for review.
• Emailing suppliers for quotes and chasing the information required.
• Assisted management with ensuring availability of all products for every store opening.
• Coordinated with Purchasing for the preparation, documentation and record keeping of orders.
• Recapped sales/margin analysis and presented weekly business updates

• Promoting products significantly increases their sales.
• Making sure customers find everything they need in the right place.
• Checking and replenishing product display areas in line with company plan.
• Monitoring stock levels and reviewing product performance to identify current and future trading opportunities.
• Helping customers with any queries they may have.
• Completing all paperwork and administration tasks as required.
• Managing stock availability, the supply chain from suppliers to stores.
• Working closely with the buying team on related issues

Monitored insurance claims, maintained customer’ records
and handled policy renewals.
• Maintained a regular follow-up schedule with each active client
and offered training for client employees.
• Obtain underwriting approval by completing application for
coverage.
• Provide continuing service by providing direct deposit forms;
processing changes in beneficiary and policy loan
applications.
• Provide training and sales support for acquiring business.
• Contact with internal and external customer.
Achievements
• Increased the brand awareness in all categories
• Increased product line range by applying listing Program
• Key brand relations secured, developed and retained.
• Increased the product visibility in all markets and sustained it.
Other Activities
• Attend trade shows to identify opportunities to improve sales
and margin within the categories.
• Work with our supply partner to identify growth opportunities.
• Work with finance to resolve supplier accounts issues.
• Work with the Operations team to ensure layouts and
merchandising guidelines are correctly implemented.